How to: Be a successful parent
Life in the Callaghan home was demanding.There were no sleepovers; friends were not allowed in bedrooms; no one was allowed [...]
The Resurrection may be within sight
Six years ago, when our foster daughter T was 2, we had to give her up for Lent. She had [...]
Colorful Gospel for Feb. 25, 2010
Click on the photo for a printable pdf! Based on the Gospel of Luke 9:28-36A mountaintop, a glimpse of glory, [...]
Teach your children the ‘facts of love’
Thinkstock.com Explaining the facts of life to a son or daughter has always been challenging for a mother or father [...]
Raise them with praise is sound parenting advice
One of my mother’s oft repeated admonishments used to infuriate me: “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything [...]
Congratulations “Welcome the Archbishop Contest” winners!
Congratulations Kids! The Milwaukee Archdiocese officially welcomed its 11th archbishop, Jerome E. Listecki on Monday, Jan. 4. The archbishop is [...]
Colorful Gospel for Feb. 18, 2010
Click on the picture for a printable pdf! Based on the Gospel of Luke 4:1-13“No!” “No!” “No!” Jesus said it [...]
FOCCUS: part deux
Matt and I finally took the FOCCUS “test” yesterday, and boy, all I can is, it’s a doozy. The long [...]
How long can you keep $10 in your pocket?
Do you think it’s possible to keep a $10 bill in your pocket for two weeks? Just ask seniors who [...]
Dogs deserve prayers, too
John Mastel poses with his dog, Zoey. After Mastel’s aunt, Bette Zych sent a prayer shawl for Zoey, the dog [...]